Trip description
“Erg Chebbi – Marrakech” is a truly authentic journey to discover southern Morocco. This route awakens us in the Erg Chebbi Desert, a spectacle for the senses, with its endless dunes and that indescribable aura that only magical places, allowing us to experience an unforgettable night under the stars. We will continue in our 4x4 towards the High Atlas Mountains, discovering the landscapes along the way, stopping to contemplate their beauty, conversing with the villagers, and leisurely enjoying their secluded villages and immense gorges. The route ends in Marrakech, a vibrant city, dotted with artisans and artists, with magnificent squares and aromas that will remain etched in our memories.
  • Duration
    7 nights / 8 days
  • Places
    Errachidia, Erfoud, Erg Chebbi, Merdani, Rissani, Tinerhir, Boulmane Dades, Marrakech
  • Airport
    Errachidia / Marrakech
  • Price
    To be consulted
  • Duration
    7 nights / 8 days
  • Places
    Errachidia, Erfoud, Erg Chebbi, Merdani, Rissani, Tinerhir, Boulmane Dades, Marrakech
  • Airport
    Errachidia / Marrakech
  • Price
    To be consulted
Day 1 of the itinerary
  • Departure from the airport of origin towards Casablanca "where depending on the time of year there may be a time difference".
  • Connection flight Casablanca–Errachidia at 23.00 h.
  • Arrival in Errachidia at 23.59 h.
  • Passport procedures and baggage collection.
  • Transfer to Erfoud, a city known as "the Gateway to the Desert", approximately 70 km (50' journey).
  • Accommodation and dinner at the Kasbah Xaluca, listed as unique in Morocco for its peculiar characteristics.
Day 2 of the itinerary
  • Today will be a day of total desert.
  • We will travel along one of the Dakar Rally tracks, visiting villages and desert nomads.
  • We will stop at the Marine Fossil Quarries, which are 360 ​​million years, and have a picnic in an authentic oasis.
  • We will continue until we reach the Great Erg Chebbi, "Desert of Dunes of very fine sand", where we will change the 4x4 vehicle for dromedaries to enter the heart of the dunes and contemplate an unforgettable sunset.
  • We will arrive by dromedary at the Bivouac de Luxe, where we will stay in tents like those used by desert nomads.
  • Accommodation and dinner.
  • is spectacular “under the stars”.
Day 3 of the itinerary
  • "A Date with Sunrise". It is recommended to get up early to walk to the top of the dunes and see the sunrise.
  • Bedouin breakfast and departure by car which will take us around the Erg to the abandoned village of Merdani.
  • We will continue to the Sudanese village of Khamlia, where its inhabitants will treat us to their traditional dances and mint tea.
  • Later we will go to Rissani to visit its marketare supplied tribes and nomads of the desert; it is curious to see its donkey "parking".
  • Finally, we will climb to a natural viewpoint to say goodbye to the desert with a beautiful panoramic view.
  • Return to the Kasbah Xaluca to take the rest of the day off.
  • After the desert experience, it's nice to be able to relax: heated pool, jacuzzi, tennis, mini golf, hammam, massage…
  • For the more adventurous, there is the possibility of taking quad bike excursions through the dunes surrounding the hotel (optional excursion).
  • Accommodation and dinner at Kasbah Xaluca.
  • This afternoon the cars with drivers will be at your disposal if you wish to continue visiting the area or go to Erfoud for a free stroll.
  • The Rissani market is on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays; sometimes it doesn't coincide and they try to schedule it on another day or sometimes there is no time to visit it.
Day 4 of the itinerary
  • We depart on asphalt towards Tinerhir, a small and prosperous town that offers a beautiful panorama of contrasts with its pink houses and palm groves, an ideal starting point to delve into the famous Todra Gorges, where we can walk a little following the course of the river.
  • Later we will continue to Boumalne Dades, a town located in the Valley of the Birds at an altitude of 1,612 m in the High Atlas Mountains.
  • In the afternoon we will travel through the Dades Valley to its gorges and arrive at the viewpoint, where we will have tea.
  • During the visit we will stop at the “monkey paws”.
  • Accommodation and dinner at the Hotel Xaluca Dades 4*.
Day 5 of the itinerary
  • Today we will venture along trails deep into the Central High Atlas, discovering spectacular landscapes.
  • We will visit Berber villages such as Boutaghrar and Amskarseems to have time.
  • We will see mountains, canyons and valleys, as well as caves still live nomads in the mountains.
  • We will explore the M'Goun Gorges for an unforgettable walk.
  • Lunch road , at a “Gite d'Etape”.
  • Accommodation and dinner at the Hotel Xaluca Dades 4*.
Day 6 of the itinerary
  • In this stage we have a few kilometers ahead of us (approx. 310 km), although they will be rewarded by the spectacular nature of its landscapes.
  • We will leave for Marrakech.
  • Along the way we will visit the Kasbah Aït Ben Haddou, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and the setting for various film productions.
  • We will cross the entire Tizi-n'Tichka, the mountain pass highest
  • We will leave behind the lunar landscape, which will give way to the predominant green and ochre colors.
  • Arrival in Marrakech in the afternoon.
  • It is recommended to make a first contact by visiting the incomparable Djemaa el-Fna Square; at this time the square is filled with reciters, fortune tellers, jugglers, tooth pullers, dancers, snake charmers and much more.
  • At dusk, small, food stalls outdoors where you can sample their typical dishes.
  • Accommodation in a Riad in the Medina or a 5* Hotel.
  • Note: Last day of 4x4.
Day 7 of the itinerary
  • This morning we will visit the Medina of Marrakech with a local guide.
  • We will begin by admiring the Koutoubia Minaret, the twin of the Giralda of Seville, and continue by visiting the Bay Palace.
  • We will venture into the narrow streets of the Souk, where we will see different artisans in action: weaving carpets, making slippers, among an infinite variety of quality crafts.
  • We will visit a Berber pharmacy, where they will teach us their "little secrets".
  • We will go out again to Djemaa el-Fna Squareatmosphere daytime is completely different from the nighttime one.
  • In the afternoon, free time to practice the art of bargaining or discover the most hidden corners of the Medina on our own.
  • Accommodation in a Riad in the Medina or a 5* Hotel.
Day 8 of the itinerary
  • At the agreed time, transfer to Marrakech airport to catch your return flight.
At Xaluca Tours, all our programs are custom-designed to suit each traveler. Below, you can find the document with indicative prices for this program during peak and off-peak seasons.

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Remember that these prices are only a reference: each trip is quoted individually based on the number of people, dates, accommodation category, and included services.